The Great Demarcation: From the Owner State to the Sovereign

This article explores Rafe Blaufarb's concept of the Great Demarcation, which formed the foundation of the modern state and market. Through an analysis of the French Revolution, the text explores the process of separating political sovereignty from private property. Drawing on the insights of Elżbieta Mączyńska, the author brings these reflections into the contemporary era, examining how digital capitalism and the dominance of intellectual capital are redefining the traditional concept of property. The text also addresses the issue of church property as a challenge to the unified logic of statehood. This is a profound analysis of the evolution of the socioeconomic order, from feudal power structures to today's economy based on access to knowledge and technology, shedding new light on the relationship between citizens, the market, and the sovereign state.